Liable: meaning, definitions and examples
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liable
[ ˈlaɪəbəl ]
legal
responsible by law; legally answerable
Synonyms
accountable, answerable, responsible
Examples of usage
- He was held liable for the damages.
- The company is liable for any defects in the product.
financial
legally obliged to pay money
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company is liable for the debt.
- You are liable for the expenses.
Translations
Translations of the word "liable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 responsável
🇮🇳 उत्तरदायी
🇩🇪 haftbar
🇮🇩 bertanggung jawab
🇺🇦 відповідальний
🇵🇱 odpowiedzialny
🇯🇵 責任がある (せきにんがある)
🇫🇷 responsable
🇪🇸 responsable
🇹🇷 sorumlu
🇰🇷 책임이 있는
🇸🇦 مسؤول
🇨🇿 odpovědný
🇸🇰 zodpovedný
🇨🇳 负有责任的 (fùyǒu zérèn de)
🇸🇮 odgovoren
🇮🇸 ábyrgur
🇰🇿 жауапты
🇬🇪 პასუხისმგებელი
🇦🇿 məsuliyyətli
🇲🇽 responsable
Etymology
The word 'liable' originated from the Latin word 'liabilis', meaning 'subject to duty or obligation'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'liable' has evolved to encompass legal, financial, and general contexts, reflecting its diverse usage in modern English.
See also: liabilities.